The lush greens of Hotels in khandala

Similar to what the ancient Zen masters had revealed to us through the Ying and Yang, there are no grey areas in life. One is either free or one is enslaved. So why not live on the edge, be free in thought and be enslaved to nature. And owing to the fast paced life we live in today, it has become very essential for us to get lost and find ourselves again in Nature.

Khandala, a destination glorified by its usage in commercial Bollywood songs, is a beautiful getaway and is home to lush green rolling valleys and hills. The 500 foot cliff otherwise known as Duke’s Nose, is set amidst a lush green stretch of scenic mountain range. There are many hotels in Khandala where one can lodge, before one heads out to explore the thriving flora and fauna.  The Duke’s retreat is a resort in Khandala, which is located right on the edge of the Duke’s Nose. This resort offers marvellous cottages with breath taking views. While you’re in Lonavala you might want to visit the historic Karla Caves, built by Buddhist monks and dating back to 160 BC, or perhaps the Kune Point, which opens out to a majestic 200 ft waterfall. If you let life slip away monotonous sitting behind the blinding lights of your computer screen, one day it’s just going to be over. So take a moment and live life like you were intended to!

The Dukes Retreat hotel in Lonavala offering the best

The beautiful hills of Lonavala are famous for its landscapes, the volume of natural beauty around it and the numero uno hotel in Lonavala, The Dukes Retreat. The 5 star resort in Lonavala is set on the top of mountain and shares proximity with major tourist attractions of Lonavala such as Kune point, Rajmachi point, Karla caves and the famous Duke’s nose.

As a matter of fact, the five star resort gets its name from ‘Duke’s nose’ itself, which was further named in the fond memory of the Duke of Wellington who used to spend his holidays in Khandala. The picturesque view of the mighty Western Ghats is provided through the windows of their rooms and cottages. The Dukes Retreat has 80 spacious rooms with modern and nonpareil décor. Their 620 Sq. ft. cottage has a living room, a bedroom and a beautiful courtyard to make your evening walks more special.

The Dukes Retreat has four fully equipped conference rooms for its business travelers. The place is ideal for a Round Table Conference (RTC) and other important board meetings. Inclusive of a flip chart board, projector, white board and a small storage unit, your meetings will always be private and comfortable at the same time in their conference room. 

Dining experience in The Dukes Retreat is also a blissful experience. The hotel has a ‘Panorama café’ which offers awe-inspiring views alongside the delightful food, an English bar serving the best and rare spirits from all over the world and a multi-cuisine buffet restaurant serving Western Indian cuisine and continental cuisines.  The hotel also has a special kitchen specializing in Gujarati food. The Dukes Retreat is highly recommended for foodies, travel junkies and business travelers for an offbeat freshness.